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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1962
Page
2
Elwin Stevens of Rutland was re elected president at the Vermont Association for Retarded Children fourth annual convention attended by 75 delegates from 20 local associations. The report notes ongoing leadership and activities within the association.
The 237 graduates received diplomas in Troy with speaker Esther Raushenbush urging importance of college in national life. A separate Troy will notes Norman S. Baker asestate received 137620 and 500 to West Hoosick Church plus 1000 to five relatives.
In Williamstown, Albert Bachand’s Spruces trailer park judged resident Joseph E. Hutzleman guilty for making public accusations at a planning board meeting. Hutzleman faces departure but could stay if he behaves. his wife hints they may leave. In North Adams, Edward J. McCormack and Ted Kennedy addressed 250 at a pre convention dinner for the city Democratic committee.
A trio of Soviet ships equipped for recording intelligence loiters near the U.S. Pacific test area off Christmas Island. The 3600-ton Sho Kal'skiy and two converted trawlers gather data on atmospheric blasts and bomb design while the U.S. warns vessels and aircraft to stay clear.
The Nite Owls Home Demonstration unit will hold its annual banquet at West Mountain Farm in Arlington on Wednesday June 6 at 7 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Wednesday June 13 at 8 p.m. in the town hall. Officers elected include Mrs. Peter Matcovich chairwoman Mrs. Ada Kenyon vice chairwoman Mrs. Wilson H. Pratt treasurer Mrs. Francis Fressie secretary Mrs. Charles Weber banquet chairman and Mrs. Fred Dufresne reporter.
Methusaleh the 260 pound python, about 31 feet long and near 100 years old, has a new home at a private zoo in Lambertville New Jersey. Owners Howard and Barry Wise of Buckingham Pennsylvania claimed he is the largest in captivity. He was captured in Thailand nine years ago and now eats 30 to 35 feathered chickens monthly.
Betsy Greene of Bennington Elementary School Patrol was cited for merit at the Rutland field day as 2,000 young safety patrollers gathered with Lt. Gov. Ralph E. Foote and Public Safety Commissioner William H. Baumann. Vermont honors patrols for handling 60,000 daily crossings, aiding 2,200 children across the state.
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